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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.20, 3,017.70 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.20, 3,017.70 and 713.60 is: 1,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.20 : 3,017.70 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.20/3,017.70 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.20x = 3,017.70 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.20x = 2,153,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,430.72/2,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.72

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